Orthopaedics

My journey with scoliosis: Casey’s story

Casey was diagnosed with scoliosis at 10. At age 17, she had scoliosis surgery at CHOC Hospital. Today, she’s a thriving college student.

Jennifer was diagnosed with scoliosis at 8 years old. After lifestyle changes and wearing a back brace, she was able to avoid surgery.

Nico has endured several surgeries. He was naturally worried during his first wound care appointment, before he realized it didn’t hurt.

Dr. Kelly Davis specializes in sports injuries, injury prevention, concussion management and advanced musculoskeletal ultrasound medicine.

Nikki was among the first patients at CHOC to benefit from personalized spinal implants as part of her scoliosis surgery.

After a concussion, the rules for getting back to sports are clear. But do you know return-to-learn guidelines for getting back to class?

Nursemaid’s elbow is one of the most common injuries in small children, and it can happen during activities like playing tug-of-war.

Physical activity, calcium and vitamin D are essential for building strong bones to help prevent fractures and osteoporosis.

Meet Dr. Francois Lalonde, a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at CHOC who developed an interest in medicine after job as a lifeguard.